Welcome to The healthy Diabetic Podcast, each week I talk about how to navigate the complexities of diabetes. I interview doctors, Endo's, dietitians, CDE's, technology leaders, caregivers, and of course anybody who is affected by diabetes. This show is for you if you're looking for safe, educational, and engaging conversations. I promise to brighten your day, and you'll be sure to leave educated, supported, and guided on your way to a healthier and happier life with diabetes. Remember, your ...
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It's time to take a fundamentally different approach to improving your health and energy. I've seen patients and clients obsessively tweak diet and exercise, while ignoring the connection between the mind and metabolism. Fasting longer and exercising harder has resulted in many broken bodies and defeated minds in my clinic, and I've personally been down that road as well. This podcast takes a different approach that explores the intersection of metabolic health and mindfulness through scienc ...
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Reinvent Healthcare provides support, insight, and cutting edge information for health and wellness practitioners passionately committed to transforming our broken, disease-focused, healthcare system. Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, shares more than 30 years of clinical experience using science-based, nutritional and natural approaches for successfully correcting the imbalances that lead to chronic disease. Her vast knowledge, infectious ene ...
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Your Doctor is Wrong About Your Thyroid Problems
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14:37What if your thyroid symptoms aren’t in your head… and your labs aren’t telling the whole story? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo pulls back the curtain on why most conventional approaches to hypothyroidism miss the mark—and what to do instead. If you or your patients struggle with fatigue, weight gain, depression, dry…
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#273: Diabetes Isn't Black & White - Jon Cellier
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48:42Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Jon Cellier. Born in France, Jon moved to the UK 15 years ago. For 29 years, he lived without considering what he ate or drank and how it would impact his daily life. Then, in 2015, he was hit with a…
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The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Food (That Even Healthy Eaters Miss!)
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15:35You may think you're eating clean, but what if your “healthy” food is secretly making you sick? In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with Mira Dessy, The Ingredient Guru, to expose the shocking hidden additives that sneak into your food—even the ones marketed as “natural” and “organic.” From gut-wreck…
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S2E4: Why "Healthy" Young People Get Heart Disease
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35:08Why are so many seemingly healthy young men and women getting heart disease? These are individuals with seemingly normal labs, no family history, who might even be exercising and eating relatively healthy, but end up with a heart attack or visible plaque on a heart scan test. In this episode we discuss: Surprise heart disease in seemingly healthy i…
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#272: Living a Free and Fulfilled Life With Diabetes - Duane Johnson
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49:57Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Duane Johnson, who has been living with T1D for 28 years and was diagnosed at the age of 24, similar to my own experience. We discuss his early years with Diabetes, focusing on the restrictions he fe…
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What Your Doctor Gets Wrong About Metabolic Health – And How It’s Keeping You Sick
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10:45What Your Doctor Gets Wrong About Metabolic Health – And How It’s Keeping You Sick What if everything you’ve been told about metabolic health is outdated? Most conventional doctors don’t recognize the warning signs of metabolic dysfunction until it’s too late. By the time someone is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, their body has already suffered…
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#271: Fighting Fire's As A T1D - Andrew Thomas
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1:08:18Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Andrew Thomas. Andrew is a T1D, a father, a husband, and a firefighter from Indiana. We talked in depth about his diagnosis and the challenges he's had to overcome living with Diabetes. This is anoth…
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Why Your Thyroid Treatment Isn’t Working—And What Your Brain Has to Do With It with Jennifer Swank
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31:47You’ve done everything right. You’ve changed your diet, taken the right supplements, maybe even tried thyroid medications… but you still feel exhausted, foggy, and stuck. What if the real problem isn’t just your thyroid—but your brain? In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with biochemist and mind-body…
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#270: Fear, Frustration, Overwhelm, & Isolation - Amanda Mueller
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1:25:34Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Amanda Mueller. Amanda is a Type 1 Diabetic (T1D), a financial consultant, and a fitness coach. She was diagnosed as a young adult and faced a challenging journey, having been in severe Diabetic Keto…
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Dangerous Misconceptions About Cardiovascular Disease
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18:51Why Most Doctors Get It Wrong About Heart Disease? How It’s Putting You at Risk? Think your cholesterol numbers tell the whole story? Think again. Most doctors are missing critical warning signs of heart disease—signs that could save lives if they knew what to test for. The truth? The standard cholesterol test doesn’t tell you what you really need …
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#268: Early Childhood Challenges - Marina Castillo
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1:00:03Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Marina Castillo. Marina was diagnosed with T1D at the age of three and has been living with Diabetes for the past 24 years. We discussed her unusual diagnosis and how her parents navigated Diabetes a…
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#269 - Diabetes Sickness - What do you do?
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24:29Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. What do you do when you're sick? In today's episode I share my strategies I use when I'm sick along with some cool holistic remedies our family uses. Health is important, especially when you're sick. Check out all the remedies me and m…
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The Hidden Physics of Energy Healing: The Science They Don’t Teach in Medical School with Terri Jay
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32:03What if energy healing isn’t “woo-woo” at all—but actually rooted in physics? What if the chronic symptoms that won’t budge—thyroid issues, weight struggles, hormone imbalances—aren’t just about diet or exercise, but stored energy blockages that modern medicine ignores? In this mind-expanding episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo s…
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#267: Diabetes Misconception - Leontine De Hollander
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1:18:02Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Leontine, a T1D of 30 years from the Netherlands. Leontine's diagnosis is another example of a broken system and how we aren't being seen, heard, or listened too. We discussed her Diabetes challenges…
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S2E3:The Inner Voice That Won’t Stop Talking
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26:37That relentless inner voice—the one that replays past conversations, plans your next move, and won’t let you sleep—what if it’s physically affecting your health? In this episode, we explore the science of inner chatter, its surprising impact on your body, and how to reframe it to improve resilience and your overall health. We discuss some of the fo…
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Are you avoiding carbs like the plague, convinced they’re the enemy of metabolic health? What if cutting out too many carbs is actually making things worse? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo exposes one of the biggest misconceptions in the keto community—the belief that all carbs are harmful. She breaks down why non-sta…
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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. You aren't non-compliant; you simply need guidance, education, and real-time support. Have you ever felt inadequate in managing your Diabetes? Have Diabetes that you're not smart enough or that you're not making the right decisions? Or…
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#265: A Single Mother of Four & Two Have Diabetes - Amy
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55:11Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Amy, a single mother of four, two of whom have T1D. We talked about the challenges of being a single mother of four and navigating two Diabetics and how she has overcome every obstacle to keep her bo…
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Reversing Autoimmune Conditions—What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
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42:45What if you’ve been told your autoimmune condition is irreversible? Conventional medicine often labels autoimmune diseases as a life sentence, but is that the whole truth? In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with autoimmune expert Jennifer Whitmire to uncover the shocking truth about Graves’ disease, autoimmune …
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#264: Miss Diagnosed Again - Julie Grobner
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52:39Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sat down with Julie Grobner. Julie is a proud Christian and T1D. Julie was misdiagnosed as an adult after having children. She worked in the medical field for 27 years, primarily in assisted living with elderly an…
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Are your patients unknowingly sabotaging their metabolic health, or are you missing the hidden clues in their symptoms? In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo reveals the shocking truth about metabolic dysfunction and why most practitioners are getting it wrong. Discover the surprising triggers behind insulin res…
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#263: Not Every Diabetes Story Is The Same - Caroline & Charlotte
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1:10:34Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with sisters Caroline and Charlotte, both living with Type 1 diabetes. We discuss the challenges they faced after being diagnosed at different stages of life and how having each other to share ideas made …
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Blood Pressure Secrets: Saving Lives Through Precision and Prevention
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51:02In this powerful episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo talks with with Dr. Ellie Campbell, a leading family physician and author of The Blood Pressure Blueprint. They dive into one of the most misunderstood yet critical aspects of health—blood pressure. Most people, including practitioners, are unaware of how inaccurate readings ca…
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#262: The 13 Things My Doctor Never Told Me
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1:01:50Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I discuss 13 things my doctor never explained. What are the most essential factors you should focus on? We will explore all those today! Coach Ken's Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com Newsletter Sign Up…
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What Doctors Are Taught About Blood Sugar Puts People In Danger
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12:41Are your clients—or even you—missing the early red flags of blood sugar imbalance? In this eye-opening episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo exposes the shocking myths conventional medicine still teaches about blood sugar. If you think fasting glucose under 100 means you’re in the clear, think again. What if your so-called “normal”…
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#261: The Real Truth Behind Insurance - Jarrod King
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49:40Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In Today's episode, we sit down with Jarrod King. This is Jarrods 3 time on the podcast. Jarrod is a pharmacist by trade and works directly with insurance companies for patients' prescriptions. Jarrod walks us through how your prescrip…
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#260: Diabetes Mistakes & Lessons - Graham Hubbard
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57:50Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Graham Hubbard. Graham is a returning guest and the co-creator of this podcast from 2020-2022. Graham and I talk about the mistakes we've made in our Diabetes and how we turned those "mistakes" into …
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S2E2: Emotional Immunity-A Major Risk for Common Diseases
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30:51If we only pay attention to typical risk factors, we will miss what I call the "surprise diseases" that affect so many of my patients and people I know. The heart attack or plaque (detected on a heart scan) in someone who exercises and appears otherwise healthy, the breast cancer in a woman with no family history, the autoimmune disease that appear…
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Unlocking the Mystery of Chronic Fatigue: Could This Common Virus Be the Cause? with Kasia Kines
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42:56In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and Dr. Kasia Kines explore a commonly overlooked virus that may be the hidden root of chronic fatigue and other stubborn health issues. This virus often goes undetected, lying dormant until it’s reactivated by stress, environmental toxins, or emotional shifts. When it strikes, it can l…
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#259: A Diagnosis Blunder - Tobias Cornish
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54:50Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In Today's episode, I sit down with Tobias Cornish. Tobias was diagnosed with T1D in 2022 and is an extreme cyclist from the UK. We discuss Tobias's unusual diagnosis and how he can continues to cycle at a high level while keeping his …
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#258: Family Decisions - Parker Hardin & Kimberlee Anne
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1:09:00Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sat down with Parker Hardin and his mother, Kimberlee Ann. Parker was diagnosed with T1D in 2019. Parker shares his diagnosis story and the challenges he's faced living with T1D. In contrast, Kim shares her experi…
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Decode and Defend: Unlocking Genetic Secrets to Metabolic Health
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18:04Imagine being able to foresee and address metabolic health risks before they manifest into chronic diseases. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie explores how genetic testing can be helpful in identifying potential metabolic imbalances, from insulin resistance to carbohydrate sensitivity and use these to personalize healthful eating plans. Discover how s…
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#257 - Let's Meet Real Diabetics - Rachel Alexander
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1:05:26Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Rachel Lynn. Rachel is a T1D and comes from a family of medical practitioners. We talked about Rachel's diagnosis story and how her parents were able to recognize the symptoms and take action. We als…
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#256: Gingers Bad Mood Monday - Inhaled Insulin (Afrezza)
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44:45Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Ginger Vieira, a T1D, freelance Diabetes writer, Mother, and Diabetes author. Many of you have been asking me more about inhaled insulin (Afrezza). So, I thought this would be a great opportunity to …
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Trauma’s Hidden Impact: Unlocking the Secret Link to Chronic Illness
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18:04Are your clients stuck in a cycle of chronic illness that defies every intervention you’ve tried? The missing link might not be another supplement, test, or protocol—it could be unresolved trauma. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo welcomes Tonya Octave, integrative psychotherapist, coach, hypnotist, and creator of the O…
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#255: The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit - January 1st & 2nd
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26:16Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sat down with Kristy Roby, the market director at Breakthrough T1D central and southern Ohio chapter, and Samantha Reddan, a T1D and podcaster. We talk about the upcoming summit and why you should register and att…
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#254: Hilarious Debates About Living With Diabetes - Graham Hubbard
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59:14Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Welcome, everyone; in today's episode, Graham Hubbard, my old podcast co-host from The 2TypeOnes Podcast, comes back to grace us with his thoughts about Diabetes. We talk a lot about the mental struggles we both have gone through and h…
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Meta Health is going to take a slight shift in direction with Season 2, as it incorporates more mindfulness, since it's not possible to fully optimize energy and wellbeing unless we recognize thought patterns that hold us back. I'm calling this the Season of Inner Change, and this episode gives you an overview on my refreshed approach to sharing my…
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A 5-Day Post-Celebration Fasting Mimicking Metabolic Makeover
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15:23Holidays and celebrations can leave even the healthiest bodies struggling with metabolic chaos. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo introduces a 5-day fasting-mimicking diet plan that helps reset metabolism, balance blood sugar, and restore vitality without the need for extended fasting or packaged foods. Learn how you an…
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#253: The Challenges Of Diabetes - Sadife Kisyova
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45:23Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sit down with Sadife Kisyova. Sadife is a T1D from Bulgaria and now lives in the UK. Sadife has an interesting story as she was diagnosed at a young age and was raised by her siblings and father, as she also lost …
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#252: 5 Keys to Better Post-Meal Blood Sugars
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34:13Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In this episode I talk about my 5 keys to achieving better blood sugar outcomes post meals. So many people struggle with dosing for food, these are the 5 strategies I've put in place for myself and those I work with that eliminate the …
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Using Your Passion to Heal Yourself and Others
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40:24Are you stuck in the hamster wheel of a high-pressure career, constantly chasing success but losing your health and passion in the process? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is joined by Michelle Hernandez, a transformational health coach and creator of the Data Heart Program. Michelle shares her journey from a thriving career in hi…
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#251: Type 1 Diabetic To Dietitian To Diabetes Activist - Madi Cheever
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54:32Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. I got to sit down with Madi, a T1D, registered dietitian, and a certified health education specialist. Madi and I talked about an unfortunately common diagnosis and her journey so far with Diabetes. We also discuss her stance on Diabet…
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Beyond the Symptoms: Discover the Gut, Gene, and Metabolic Connections to Health
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18:03What if the answers to the most stubborn health challenges have been hiding in plain sight? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo reveals three critical—but often overlooked—areas that hold the secrets to lasting health: the gut, genetics, and metabolic health. Why are so many practitioners missing these vital pieces? How c…
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#250: Jewell Halsted's Relatable Diagnosis & Diabetes Journey
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1:09:08Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode I sat down with Jewell Halsted a T1D of 15 years and a physicians assistant at a local family practitioners office. Beyond just managing Diabetes, Jewell is passionate about advocating for others with T1D—she stays a…
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Endometriosis Exposed: Beyond Reproductive Health and Into Whole-Body Wellness
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39:48In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis, expose a shocking reality: endometriosis is not just a “reproductive issue.” It’s a whole-body condition affecting millions, often misdiagnosed, and very much misunderstoo…
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#249: What I've Learned Living With Diabetes In 2024
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45:57Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Well, it's New Year's Eve, and I thought this would be the perfect time to share with you what I've learned from living with Diabetes in 2024. Coach Ken's Resources: Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.com Newsletter Sign Up "More Than A1…
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#248 - 42 Years With Diabetes & Still Killing It - Dave Irish
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1:09:41Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. In today's episode, I sat down with Dave Irish, a father, husband, granddad, professional musician, and a T1D of 42 years. Dave and I talked about his journey with Diabetes over the last 42 years and how he's overcome overwhelming odds…
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#247 - Diassentials A Waterproof Solution For Insulin Pumps
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28:58Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode. Diassentials is a Diabetes supply company creating one of a kind waterproof cases for insulin pumps. Their waterproof insulin pump cases are custom created to allow full interaction with your insulin pump. We provide the safety needed …
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Unlocking the Gut-Health Connection: Top 5 Tests Every Practitioner Needs to Know
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20:18Is your gut health strategy missing key pieces of the puzzle? Many health practitioners and self-healers focus on symptoms without digging into the deeper gut imbalances that drive systemic health issues. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr Ritamarie explores the top five tests you need to identify the root causes of gut dysfunction—whether …
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